Rollin Rachele, Live in Luknow, India

Comment by Jens Mügge on February 2, 2012 at 1:37pm

Wonderful performance!

Comment by Iver Livendahl on February 11, 2012 at 7:42pm

Very interesting sounds. Are the glissandos there for the purpose of bringing the song closer to indian music?

Comment by Rollin Rachele on February 17, 2012 at 10:47am

Thank you for the question. Each raga has a specific way to approach notes. In this Yaman Kalyani alaap it is within the parameters of the raga to use glissando-like movements in some places. The traditional rendering of the raga would otherwise sound very similar except instead of using overtones they would sing on 'ah' or on chosen syllables such as 're' or 'ri' or 'na'.

Comment by Mark van Tongeren on May 10, 2012 at 4:01pm

Hadn't heard this yet, Rollin, sounds very focused. We'll be going back soon and hope to go to GB as well, perhaps late July or august when you are there. Let's catch up!

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